Even the happiest couples clash over cash. A reader once noted that money is the #1 thing that couples fight about.
“Seeing as money is the #1 thing that couples fight about, it’s interesting to me that you don’t write about it more often.”
Studies show that money is the primary cause of arguments and divorce, as it carries the most shame for many people. One common argument is about a partner's spending habits.
Author's summary: Couples often argue about money due to shame and fear surrounding it.